why is coinbase making me verify my account when i haven’t bought anything

Last Updated on December 8, 2023 by Paganoto

Identity Verification FAQ – Coinbase Help

Identity Verification FAQ – Coinbase Help

Coinbase uses Identity Verification in order to comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations. KYC is a way of identifying and confirming that a customer is who they say they are. It's a multi-step process that helps to prevent the creation and use of fraudulent accounts.

Identity document verification troubleshooting – Coinbase Help

Identity document verification troubleshooting – Coinbase Help

To change the country on your Coinbase account, go to the country change page and follow the prompts to verify your ID. Select the appropriate document type …

Why did I receive an unexpected device confirmation email?

Why did I receive an unexpected device confirmation email?

If you were not expecting to receive a device confirmation email, this means that someone was able to use your password and 2-step verification code to begin …

Device confirmation troubleshooting – Coinbase Help

Device confirmation troubleshooting – Coinbase Help

Once you’ve gone through those steps, simply sign in to your Coinbase account again and a new verification email will be automatically sent to you.

Troubleshooting Coinbase emails

Troubleshooting Coinbase emails

If you haven’t received an email that you’re expecting, here are some things to try: Check your spam and trash folders. Some email providers automatically …

Verifying my information (for US customers) – Coinbase Help

Verifying my information (for US customers) – Coinbase Help

For all US customers, your legal name and date of birth on your Coinbase account needs to match the information on your photo ID to successfully verify your …

How to verify your identity on Coinbase

How to verify your identity on Coinbase

To prevent fraud and to make any account-related changes, Coinbase will ask you to verify your identity from time-to-time. We also ask you to verify your …

Why did my limits change? – Coinbase Help

Why did my limits change? – Coinbase Help

Coinbase account limits are determined by an algorithm which takes a variety of factors into account, including but not limited to, account age, location, …

Does Coinbase freeze accounts?

Does Coinbase freeze accounts?

From time to time, due to violations of our User Agreement, Coinbase may restrict access to buy/sell services on a customer’s account. This can happen for a …

Verifying your identity | Coinbase Help

Verifying your identity | Coinbase Help

If you’re having trouble verifying your ID, we recommend using the Coinbase mobile app. Any ID verification done on your Coinbase account will apply to your …